Kia Rio

The Kia Rio is a car produced since the fall of 1999 model of the South Korean manufacturer Kia Motors, which was introduced in Germany in the late summer of 2000. The first generation belonged to the compact class segment.

In the summer of 2005, the Rio has been replaced by a new model, which, however, was repositioned by downsizing to small cars and since then competes with models like the Chevrolet Kalos or the Opel Corsa.

In the fall of 2011, the third generation of the Rio appeared.

• 2.1 history
• 2.2 Design and equipment
• 2.3 facelift
• 2.4 Suspension
• 2.5 Safety
• 2.6 reliability
• 2.7 warranty
• 2.8 engines

Rio (type DC, 1999-2005)

Kia Rio Hatchback (1999-2002)

The first generation, there were from 6 November 1999 South Korea. The European launch in August 2000 brought initially only the hatchback. This was indeed designated by the manufacturer as, but is rather a small cluster such as the Škoda Fabia Combi.

Mid-2001 was followed also in Europe, the saloon, but this was mainly sold on other markets and also held only one year in the German offer.

Kia Rio Hatchback (1999-2002)

History

The origin of the Rio is the Pride. This was developed by Mazda in 1986 at the request of his former major shareholder Ford and has since also produced by Kia, Mazda where his hand from 1984 held eight percent shares. Kia was here primarily to provide flexible available manufacturing capacity and supplied with its production South Korea and North America from its European expansion in 1991 then Germany. Kia Pride and Mazda 121 came always from the factories of their roll-call manufacturers, "Ford Festivas " were, however, of the two, but never produced by Ford himself.

The Ford designer Toshi Saito designed in Hiroshima 's successor, who had already guessed the Rio and this time was exclusively manufactured by Kia - especially as Ford Aspire and Kia Avella and in sedan form as Kia Delta. The technical development concerned, however, Mazda, whose revised 121 ( "the bubble" ) characterized in floor assembly, mechanics and parts of the body is identical. The Aspire was skipped in Europe, however, so the Rio followed here directly to the Kia Pride.

Ford Aspire as the Rio wished successor, but was rejected by the new owner Hyundai Kia 1999.

It was produced at the Rio Kia's first automotive site which received a second plant for this. In 1973 completed, the first work he produces the Carnival. Sohari enabled the manufacturer the inclusion of the gasoline engine production in order as opposed to later taken over Asia Motors elaborate this part is not having to import prefabricated. Parallel to the start of production of the Rio Treaty, a parts assembly by AYMESA in Ecuador was signed in 1999. Until the facelift 2002, both body shapes so for Latin America since delivered only the sedan kit and assembled on site. The Iranian SAIPA receives this kit since 2005. It contains no airbags, but an MP3 radio, air conditioning and power windows and radio remote control. A production in the Chinese joint venture Dongfen - Yueda Kia was planned for 2001 but was postponed in favor of the Hyundai Accent Kia replica QIANLIMA to the second - generation Rio.

Facelift

In October 2002, the Rio has received a facelift, which ( until October 2003 with orange blinker cover ) included a change of front, an improved suspension and better seats.

Rear view

Kia Rio Hatchback (2002-2005)

Design and equipment

After the Kia Avella small changes learned in each of its model years in Features and optics, he went through the end of 1999 with an extensive facelift in the Rio. The clearest change is outside. Min- Ho Gho gave the car a very distinctive design, interior converted Sae -Young Son the sephia -like momentum to angular clarity, the arrangement of all elements was kept. He was meanwhile also responsible for the second Sorento.

The background noise is determined by engine noise, rattling and squeaking, however, were minimal at the factory. With the facelift, the spray wall insulation increased to seven layers, the headliner was "generous" filled with foam, the better engines decoupled and geräuschminimiert their intake tract. ADAC was the result satisfactory to 130 km / h Not common, but cost-saving is to use the same translation and thus transmission for both engines. Therefore, decreases with the larger engine at the same speed not the speed ( see also engines).

Comfort side was for each equipment air conditioning available, but never as standard. Exception was the only special " Ipanema ", which also lowered suspension, 16- inch alloy wheels, sport rear muffler and seat covers with "Ipanema " lettering included. It was sold only in 2002 up to the facelift.

With this, the engines, landing gear, as well as interior materials and seats have been improved. The latter were identical to the same revised Hyundai Accent and so received a lumbar support, were height and angle adjustable and complemented by a folding driver's armrest. Your upholstery is lush and firmer. Compared with the accent of Rio had no remote control yet -board computer or diesel engine, but from the facelift a guided under the front seats rear heater.

The rear seat is split except in notchback folded down, the loading volume of 449-1277 liters must weigh equipment-dependent 300-364 kg, before the facelift, it was due to less insulation material 30 kilograms more. The notchback carries up to 428 kg. In this class figure the passengers are counted as with all Zuladungswerten. The sill of the trunk is one of 65 cm at the lowest.

Landing gear

The Rio - style envelops the unmodified chassis of its predecessor, but now the 100 processes up to 200 kg extra weight. The MacPherson front and torsion bar rear suspension as in Avella lead to a safe, predictable cornering, the front -heavy weight distribution, it remains under-steering. The suspension is considered to be soft, but directly in the reporting of irregularities.

With the facelift in October 2002, the floor area has been stiffened, reinforced all-round the stabilizers, the 13 - replaced with 14 -inch wheels and the steering more direct. The turning circle is 9.5 meters in diameter.

Security

Security side, were in Germany, two front and two optional side air bags (from 2003 series), ABS with brake force distribution and from the facelift belt force limiters for the front seats included. The head restraints for all five seats are height adjustable, but an Isofix device is missing. The braking distance was shortened with the facelift, but remained longer than with the best in class. The directional stability has been well evaluated by the balanced brake force distribution. A European crash test was not performed for the Rio, the American NCAP rated it with four stars. This result already reached but its predecessor.

Reliability

The TÜV found in his main studies at Rio DC common defects than other vehicles of a similar age. Have been criticized mainly the brake, the wearing parts must be replaced relatively frequently, as well as the shock absorbers, in particular that of the rear axle. Overall, the TÜV Rio DC sees but " the green zone ". The American JD Power report comes at a comparable result. It includes all the elements of a vehicle, the TÜV is dedicated to only the driving safety, but neither power windows nor air conditioning or other electronics. The TÜV - list for older cars, the JD Power report asks only once, after three years, the buyer after failures. Three years after the start of production, Popular Mechanics published a driver survey, thus it reflects the model years 2000 to 2002. Sixty percent of owners reported no deficiencies, the most frequently mentioned error was the shining engine warning symbol that affected automatic cars and was corrected by means of the revised control unit. Next Frequently were glowing airbag warning lights and complaints to brake noise and interior smell as well as cooling water losses. These points called three to four percent of the driver. In the forums report individual drivers of a leaking weld seam between the roof and tailgate, penetrates through the water. A sealing with silicone 've fixed this. More drivers prematurely worn wheel bearings report that cause be ground or grinding noise. Cause would be too little lubrication from the factory. When installing new bearings recommend some drivers own brand workshops, as a proper exchange requires special tools that would not be standing Gastec mechanics available. A wear then repeats itself within weeks. Other drivers see the cause in a wrong factory-installed front suspension in the affected vehicles. This burden for the stock. For a permanent repair they recommend replacement of the suspension, after which the problem was solved for them.

Motors

Alluding to the time of her debut, the Rio motors received a " Millennium Technology ", abbreviated on the engine cover as "Mi -Tech". While the manufacturer explained this unspecified, found tag joyful customers out their base. All three engines are based on the Mazda B6D. This made ​​Kia Sephia previously for the license. Now, however, we modified it for the first time. Thus, the United States -exclusive 1.6-liter " A6D " differs in the cylinder head of the Mazda basis. In Europe, this engine was available in the Shuma II. In Rio, the engine range ended in this country at 1.5 L " A5D ", which has a reduced cylinder diameter. The 1.3 -L- drive entry " A3E " reducing the time required to lift and dispense with a second camshaft (denoted by the letter "E " instead of "D" for DOHC). Kia discharges from 1.6 - liter engine are significantly different from the cylinder dimensions of the Mazda " B5D " and " B3E " in the Rio predecessors, losing the free -running property. You have it with about six liters less cooling water, which leads to a lower pollution levels faster heating of engine and catalytic converter and. The engines achieve Euro 3 and D4, which they have their base ahead, their use has ended with the 1990s by Mazda (see ). Acoustically, the Rio engines have, despite their five-bearing crankshaft as rough, but for reliable, which Kia underlined by the 10-year drive warranty in the U.S. .. The drives are equipped with hydraulic tappets and a cylinder head made ​​of light metal, its engine block is made of cast iron. The timing belt needs to be replaced at 90,000 km. The translation of the 1,3 - and 1,5- liter engines is equal to that of the 1.6 -liter engine is more from the fourth passage in the second decimal place. Controlled all of a Bosch Motronic ME from Siemens manufacture. The consumption of 1,3 - and 1,5- l - drives is in everyday life at 7.7 liters per 100 km, which is slightly above the average fuel consumption of 7.2 l The smaller engine consumes 0.1 liters less.

The motors are certified according to Euro 3 and D4.

Rio ( JB Type, 2005-2011 )

Kia Rio Hatchback (2005-2010)

In July 2005, the second Rio came to the European market, one quarter after the market launch in South Korea. His 25 centimeters shorter body ( 3,99 m ) now classified him as a small car. In this segment, he was to enter the market again, the longest vehicle. In height ( 5 cm ) and width ( 1.5 cm) took the Rio, as the wheelbase (9 cm).

In contrast to the very similar Hyundai Accent Rio was offered in Europe only as a hatchback, in other countries but still as notchback.

Kia Rio Hatchback (2005-2010)

History

Jointly developed with Hyundai, similar to the Rio JB the most part identical Accent MC and put each relationship from its predecessor. Differences between the two platform relatives can be found in design and equipment. The new platform has been prepared by Accent LC (2000) on the matrix (2001) and Getz (2002) further developed the Rio basis.

The new Rio was presented as the 200 hp study at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 2004, a year later, the same strong accent study followed at the IAA. Engine performance was almost halved for the serial versions, but remained significantly higher than the typical segment - 12 percent of the 1.6 -liter to 46 percent for diesel. That were not taken, the LED tail lights and blinkers, and the full leather lining of the interior. Also screen and 18 " rims were the study Reserved. Only the engine is now available as a basic drive the Genesis Coupe in a comparable form.

Two years after its market launch was followed by a study in mutual direction. The Rio hybrid went in small numbers in the service of South Korean Ministries and was a test platform for the mild hybrid Elantra LPI of 2009. Latter counted CVT automatic and drive concept with the Rio, but exchanged the petrol to LPG. In Rio, a 90 -horsepower gasoline coupled with a 16- horsepower electric motor, the latter only supportive, but do not drive alone. New to the Group were the continuously variable transmission and the hybrid drive, new to the automotive industry, the lithium - polymer battery in Rio. The overall significant development effort was checked by the 3400 test vehicles in everyday life before the drive with the Elantra was generally available. The Rio hybrid also weighed by the new energy storage 220 ​​kg less than the standard version and saved approximately one liter.

However, as the first generation was the Rio for the world market at the factory Sohari 2, for individual regions in local manufacturing. Reasons usually provide import tariffs on finished vehicles, which can be avoided with a delivery in individual parts. Examples include the Indonesian Endfertigungswerk " PT. Kia Mobil " in Jakarta and the first automobile plant in Vietnam's Quang Nam whose vertical integration of the flat of the Indonesian plant resembles. A characteristic feature is the production of models completely independent manufacturer. From this production support China was 2005 for production funding by skimming off the profits of foreign pavers, if the components used are made primarily outside of China. As a result, the production depth in the Chinese joint venture Dongfen - Yueda Kia is the highest of all except Korean Rio works.

Design and equipment

Compared to its predecessor, the exterior was restrained and no longer called the designers name. Inside is the close relationship to the Hyundai Accent visible, which appeared a year later.

The extended wheelbase promotes a better cushioning and a larger interior. The fund mediate together with the inclined backrest the best sense of space at that time small cars. The largest legroom offered the Toyota Yaris. The backrest can be tilted in two stages and folded in two parts, but can not be moved as in Mitsubishi Colt, Fiat Panda and Toyota Yaris (only in the former standard; painted with the facelift 2008). Situated they limited the trunk at 270 liters, folded down the volume grows to 1145th This corresponds to the VW Polo and the class means. The bumper is 67 cm was the second lowest at that time small car, about passing load may weigh 425 kg ( inmates but are counted ). The noise insulation devoted great attention to the manufacturer. As a result, the Rio reached the level of other small cars, which in turn differ little among themselves. The ADAC felt the diesel while running quieter than the petrol models, which received less insulation next to a shorter gear ratio to compensate for their lower torque ( cf ). The interior finish is good, a crackling sound not audible.

The facilities were fanned into four lines with additional packages. Comfort side, an air-conditioning was still not in the basic configuration (see Accent ). In this electric windows and exterior mirrors were added, and a warning lamp for low washer water level and a radio remote control on the steering wheel. In the top equipment automatic air conditioning replaced the manual system, parking sensors warning when reversing and an on-board computer showed average fuel consumption, range, trip odometer and outside temperature. These exterior mirrors and front seats, the doors were heated, remote control. The corresponding key is not located by car, so that a lockout is possible.

Audio side contains all Rio JB an MP3-compatible CD radio with USB port at the bottom of the center console and 4 speakers. The Topausstattungen complement two tweeters. Unwanted vibrations would not arise.

A " heat protection glazing " is standard, the Topausstattungen contained ( in Germany surcharge) additionally a UV and infrarotdämmende windshield.

The seat is the driver's side height and tilt adjustable, as standard, is a fold-out armrest. Removes was the lumbar support of the predecessor in Rio and Accent.

Contrasting darker, gray - black tones were now selected. For the highest equipment replaced ( in Germany surcharge) partially red gray, so the black-rimmed, red seats, the red - black steering wheel and gear knob and some red contrast stitching. Outside the DA -CH region was still a lighter version available. This sämtliches exchanged against gray beige, the managed an accented interior with black contrasting elements. The center console has received an aluminum look in the middle ( Austria ) or Topausstattungen ( Germany, Switzerland ).

Facelift

In April 2010 there was a predominantly visually subtle facelift. In this case, air vent design accentuates what the heck got a diffuser, front air intakes and grille. In addition, the headlights were dim, painted the side moldings and side mirrors with turn signals provided (the latter only in the equipment Spirit ). Inside were the steering wheel and gear knob in the form of Soul and Forte, while the instruments are illuminated white instead of orange. This also the Rio presented in the current Kia design line, outside recognizable by the typical chrome trim ( "Tiger Nose" ).

The features were resorted in two stages, of which the higher (Spirit ) is expandable with packages. The entry-level line of vision is linked to the base engine and is the only option air conditioning.

Newly arrived the folding key of the remote control, other wheel designs and a gearshift point indicator.

Rear view

Kia Rio Hatchback (2010-2011)

Interior

Landing gear

The chassis is described by the majority as firm, but consistently comfortable. Compared to Accent is a well-balanced overall impression, only short bumps at low speeds would passed. This lies slightly below the class figure. ADAC was the landing gear only satisfactory. Due to the devaluation would be a hesitant regulating ESP in evasive driving test at 90 km / h For the same model and year of the page motorline.cc an early and rigid rules of the system, the Auto Zeitung described a safe evasive behavior when on and off ESP. Similarly showed the previously tested petrol model "good" driving stability in the ADAC change test. The ESP help here, " keep track ". The steering has a rating assesses the ADAC 2006 better than 2005, but at a constant assessment " still acceptable " directness. Other sources describe them between " slightly numb " and " precise " - " directly ", as in the ESP without distinction of diesel and petrol model.

The turning circle grew from 9.5 to 9.84 meters in diameter.

Security

Security side are front, side, and up to the back seat reaching head airbags available ( exception is the line Attract with only two front airbags). The active head restraints on front seats were in Austria the top equipment ( " Sport Pro " ) subject, in Germany in 2005, they were optional in the base - line, and then also standard. In Switzerland, they are no longer available since the facelift. The rear seats include Europe's three-point Isofix child seat holder. The head restraints for all five seats are height adjustable. The power windows do not contain a pinch, but are unlike manual deactivated by the driver. In case of accidents automatically unlock the doors, but at their folding door handles can be little force can be applied.

For the active, so accident-avoiding features include ABS and a not entirely standard ESP. It was not available for some base - lines (hot and motion in Austria, trend in Switzerland), but for others optional ( Attract and base in Germany, in the latter since 2006 series scope ). Above the basic features ESP was mostly standard, as in Germany and Austria.

The directional stability has been well evaluated by the balanced brake force distribution, the braking distance is sufficient. Auto Zeitung and ADAC reasonably mean 42 meters at 10 full braking from 100 km / h

NCAP EU

• Adults:
• Children:
• Pedestrian:

U.S. NCAP

• Front driver: passenger:
• Driver side: passenger:

Is tested at the U.S. NCAP driving at 46 km / h on a concrete wall. Side is a 63- km / h deformable barrier moved up, which is modeled on a sedan. The American Traffic Safety Administration frontal measures only the upper body and laterally only the chest area.

IIHS

• Frontal test: acceptable
• Test page: poor
• Rollover test: acceptable
• Rear Impact: acceptable with active head restraints, without: bad
• Bumper test: poor

The extended IIHS test of American insurance companies and changed the Euro NCAP. Only the front test is the same. Therefore, both have hard structures in the back knee area, which are problematic for the driver, since the barrier is on his side. , The vehicle was driven with 40 % coverage on a deformable barrier that simulates an equally heavy vehicle. The barrier is designed so that two 64 -km / h vehicle to be simulated. Laterally measure the two NCAP with a limousine same barrier, the IIHS, however, with a SUV - like. Therefore, the rating is below the NCAP results: The driver has barely below the head, the passenger seated behind him, however, acceptable to good protection. In sedans and Stake test (both Euro NCAP ) and the driver's area reached this good level. The rear impact test of the IIHS shows the effect of the active head restraints. Without it, the Rio reached an inadequate, with them an acceptable result. The body structure showed in the front tests already good strength, was confirmed in the rollover test of the IIHS. The Rio missed here just under the highest rating level. Purely economic considerations is on the bumper test. Here, the damage pattern is determined at the Rio parking accidents and an expensive but common class determined in four individual tests.

Thus, the Rio moves in the midst of what was then the competition. Worse, the Chevrolet Aveo is rated, better protection offered Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, as well as alone in the Euro NCAP tested Renault Clio, Opel Corsa and Fiat Grande Punto.

Reliability

A Canadian -hand guide summarized the reliability of 2011 thus: ascending, but not yet at the level of Hyundai. It refers to JD Power surveys to three years Rio JB. This began for the 2006 model year with below-average satisfaction in all areas, reached in 2007, a mid-range for interior and electronics and 2008 above-average for the latter. The other areas remained slightly below average. More recent three-year surveys are not yet possible, but Kia extended to model upgrades the warranty to seven years ( details).

Were surveyed on the drive side engine and transmission problems, abnormal noise of the drive and pulling in one direction while driving and braking maneuvers. Were criticized here the non-circular idle some 1.6 liter engines during the cold start phase and / or glowing engine warning lights, which has been fixed by software updates (model years 2006 to 2008). In model year 2009, the cause luminous engine warning symbols is rather a defective knock sensor that was replaced in a service action. The durability of body and interior in relation to crackle and loose expectant parts was evaluated by the drivers as average. Here are a service action crumbling door and window seals against stable changed ( model years 2008 and 2009) in the frame. Vibrating or rattling in the chassis emerged in the model years prior to 2009 due to worn shock absorbers or stabilizers. The electronics have been rated average before model year 2008. Here went airbag warning lights in the 2006 model year to a defective due to short circuit sensor for passenger detection back, which was exchanged as part of a service action. A budding self alarm system in the 2006 model year is triggered by corrosion of engine or door switches. This arises in saline, wintry mist and can lead to malfunction later. Cleaning or replacing the sensors fix the problem.

Warranty

Since 1 January 2010 approved Rio received a seven years or 150,000 km warranty ending. It changes automatically to subsequent owners, but requires a continuous, timely maintenance according to manufacturer's specifications. The punctuality of the manufacturer tolerates a delay of two months or 2000 km, provided that the delay is not cause a warranty. This is at the upper end of the grace statements in a car image survey. The maintenance according to the manufacturer's specifications can also make free or Gastec workshops. This is according to its own statements, to 31 percent "always", another 30 percent "occasionally" access to the proprietary information. Access to the system is not very practical. Therefore, the ADAC recommends that you confirm that pretended compliant maintenance writing. However, the avoidance of Kia workshops reduces the probability to be granted goodwill. This would come into question for everything that does not cover the warranty. While the warranty is governed by contract and as predictable, the goodwill is contract-free and allows the manufacturer to decide individually. If the warranty come to fruition, the repairs must be carried out according to manufacturer guidelines. Any repairs must be carried out only at Kia service partners.

Motors

The choice was between a diesel and two petrol engines, all certified to Euro 4 and previously installed in another vehicle except the larger gasoline engine. An open diesel filter was optional from 2006 and even with these restrictions still an exception in the segment. The diesel was painted with the facelift for the DA -CH region, from model year 2011 to meet the Euro 5 petrol engine All engines are switched by means of five-speed gearbox. For the 1.6 - liter petrol engine also has a four-speed automatic is available.

The larger petrol engine offering with variable valve timing benefits in the lowest speed range, but otherwise differs little from the base engine, report test driver. On the contrary, he sounded strained at higher speeds and louder overall. The 1.4-liter describes the ADAC as consistently low vibration and cultured. In everyday life, however it consumes due to lack of valve control third liters more than a total of 8,1 / 100 km. Has a greater effect the driving style here. Thus the same motors consume the same weight Hyundai Accent a liter less.

In reviews of the diesel engine for its smooth running and pulling power is praised. Its consumption is 6.0 liters in everyday life. This engine also is driven more economical Hyundai Accent, an average of 5.4 l/100 km. Both are great common values ​​. Economical riders reach 4.4 liters. Its electrical auxiliary heater leads in the ADAC test to a rapid warming, which is one minute behind the petrol model (duration of -10 to 22 ° C).

Criticism found the long switching distances of smooth, but little precise circuit. Already on gentle slopes it was needed in petrol models for switching back. Their ratio is the same for both gasoline engines. This saves costs and results at the same pace at the same speed. For diesel, the transmission from the second gear has a longer, at 120 km / h reaches 2500 rpm (petrol engines: 3000 rpm ).

The motors are certified according to Euro 4, from model year 2011 by € 5.

Rio ( UB type, since 2011 )

Kia Rio ( since 2011 )

The third generation of the Rio was introduced to the Geneva Motor Show in early March and is available from the dealer since 9 September 2011. The car is offered in Europe as a three - and five-door hatchback. Since the end of 2011 in Asia and the USA again a notchback variant on offer.

In addition to a completely new look, which is based on the current brand face of Kia, there is a l/100km 1.1 -liter 75 hp diesel engine with an average fuel consumption of 3.2. This would be the time of presentation of the best value for built in large series cars. In addition, a 1.25 -L with 86 hp and a 1.4 -liter gasoline engine with 109 horsepower and another 1.4 liter diesel engine with a powerful 90 HP offered.

Except for the smallest petrol engines all received a six-speed manual transmission, the 1.4 -liter gasoline engine, a four - speed automatic is also available and offered in the U.S. 1.6 -liter petrol engine is also a 6-speed automatic available.

Kia Rio Saloon ( since 2011 )